Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with
people in the United States and around the world to increase economic
opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment.
Winrock matches innovative approaches in agriculture, natural
resource management, clean energy, and leadership
development with the unique needs of its partners.
By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and
technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and
responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged around
the world.
Currently, Winrock has over 150 projects underway in more than 65
countries around the world and the United States.
Position Title: Senior Accountant
Department: Regional Operations
Reports To: Regional Operations Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Code Reference: WI001
Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock
International will be recruiting applicants for the position of Senior
Accountant to support its project located in Kenya and throughout Eastern
Africa.
The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Major Responsibilities:
- Review
financial information submitted from field offices in the East Africa region checking for
completeness, accuracy, and the sufficiency of supporting documentation.
- Enter
field office financial data into Winrock’s general ledger system (Solomon
Dynamics). Assist with project mobilization and training efforts as
needed.
- Ensure
field office financial information conforms to Winrock policies and
procedures and donor regulations.
- Ensure
field offices are actively tracking outstanding
advances, inventory, and other required schedules.
- Assist
HQ and Regional Operations staff with field compliance reviews.
- Provide
in-house back-up to field offices in the event of extended absences
of accounting staff or during unusual periods of high volume of
workloads.
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Finance or Accounting
option): Qualified holder of CPA (K) with at least three years post
qualification experience;
- A
minimum of four years’ experience working on donor-funded projects
preferably proven experience in financial reporting on USAID, DOL, DFID,
World Bank grants
- Skills:
- Take
charge, hands-on, independent performer, proficient with spreadsheets,
word processing, and presentation software.
- The
successful candidate must possess strong workflow management skills;
flexibility; good interpersonal skills with ability to work cooperative,
tactfully, and diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of people;
ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely; presentation/training
skills; strong organizational skills for managing and coordinating a
variety of consistently competing priorities; attention to detail; team
player.
- Working
knowledge of USAID regulations and some experience with other USG funding
agencies (DOL, USDA).
Willingness to travel outside of Kenya.
Position Title: Regional Grants &
Contracts Manager
Department: Regional Operations
Reports To: Director, Contracts & Procurement or Designate
(direct) / Regional Operations Manager (dotted)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Code Reference: WI003
Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock
International will be recruiting applicants for the position of Regional Grants
& Contracts Manager to support its project located throughout Eastern
Africa.
The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Major Responsibilities:
- Inform
and guide staff regarding subaward management and compliance strategies
through training, coaching, technical assistance, and presentations.
- Develop
subawards using Winrock standard templates in compliance with Winrock’s
institutional grants manual for subgrant programs.
- Provide
guidance and identify training needs to ensure subawards are properly
implemented.
- Design,
develop, and deliver compliance training sessions, courses, and
presentation for field based audience.
- Coordinates
the development of all project-specific grants manuals in the East Africa
Region.
- Works
with operations and project team to create a subgrant process that fits
project needs and Winrock policies.
- Coordinates
with contracts, operations, and project staff to develop, analyze, amend,
review and negotiate subawards.
- Regularly
visit field offices to review subgrant programs, assess compliance and
report finding back to the Director of Contracts. Provide technical
assistance and start-up support to projects and field-based subgrant
programs as requested.
- Work
with all support units within Winrock to ensure proper setup of accounts,
systems and tools to monitor subaward compliance with agreement terms and
conditions.
- Remains
current on changes within the industry through resource sites, publications,
and continuing education.
Qualifications:
- Two-year
university degree with 10 – 12 years relevant experience;
- or
BS/BA in Business Administration, International Finance, International
Affairs,
- or
related field, with 8 – 10 years relevant experience in a business setting
or work in a regulatory environment;
- or
MS/MA/MBA with 6 – 8 years relevant experience;
- or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge
of USAID rules and regulations preferred.
Skills:
- Strong
workflow management skills; flexibility; good interpersonal skills with
ability to work cooperative, tactfully, and diplomatically with a
culturally diverse group of people; ability to write clearly, accurately
and concisely; presentation/training skills; strong organizational skills
for managing and coordinating a variety of consistently competing
priorities; attention to detail; team player.
- Knowledge
of USAID regulations and some experience with other USG funding agencies
(DOL, USDA).
Willingness to travel outside of Kenya.
Position Title: Junior Accountant
Department: Regional Operations
Reports To: Regional Operations Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Code Reference: WI002
Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock
International will be recruiting applicants for the position of Junior
Accountant to support its project located in Kenya and throughout Eastern
Africa.
The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Major Responsibilities:
- Review
financial information submitted from field offices in the East Africa
region checking for completeness, accuracy, and the sufficiency of
supporting documentation.
- Follow-up
with field offices for missing documentation, clarification of
transactions, and any coding discrepancies.
- Provide
back-up support in absence of senior accountant.
- Prepare
monthly allocation of regional office expenses to individual projects.
- Ensure
regional office bills are paid in a timely manner.
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce or Business
Administration (Finance or Accounting option);
- CPA
Level two with a minimum of three years’ experience working with an INGO
and good knowledge of financial reporting systems in donor
funded work will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge
of USAID rules and regulations preferred
Skills:
Proficient with spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation
software.
The successful candidate must possess strong workflow management
skills; flexibility; good interpersonal skills with ability to work
cooperative, tactfully, and diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of
people; ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely; attention to
detail; team player.
Limited travel outside of Kenya.
Position Title: Deputy Project Director /
Investments Manager
Location: Kakamega, Kenya
Reports To: Project Director
Position Summary:
The Deputy Project Director will act as the Project Director (PD)
and serves as the principal point of contact in
Kenya for the project procedural and substantive matters in the absence of the
PD.
S/he provides oversight of program planning,
monitoring and evaluation, and quality; program staff recruitment, deployment
and development; and of the building and maintenance of relations with
government officials, USAID personnel, and civil society leaders to ensure
YYC-W program goals are met.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assumes
responsibility for representing the program to the donor, all partners and
all other actors in the absence of the PD
- Mentors
staff and finds ways to enhance staff development
- Maintains
close and regular contact with senior program staff and partner
organizations to ensure program activities are
being implemented effectively and efficiently
- Successfully
manages the project's relationship with local governments/ministries and
other stakeholders
- Ensures
that technical, programmatic and administrative activities are carried out
according to USAID and Winrock's policies and procedures
- Oversees
creation and implementation of project monitoring and evaluation
activities
- Engages
in frequent communication with Project Director, through regular updates
of progress and potential issues. Solicits assistance and input as needed
to ensure that the project's performance meets or exceeds technical and
financial contractual requirements
- Oversee
day-to-day management of the project in conjunction with the PD, including
technical components in coordination with the COP/PD, financial
management, human resources and project implementation. Specifically,
provide oversight and guidance for SACCO Capitalization and grants that
distributed to local organizations;
- Insure
program staff is on track with tasks both technical and
administrative , including on time implementation of work plans, and
budgets;
- Responsible
for oversight and due diligence of SACCO performance
prior to selection of potential sub-grantees through pre-award surveys and
risk assessments, financial reviews, audits, and/or other forms of
accountability assessments;
- Ensure
appropriate implementation of program strategy and strict adherence to
USAID rules and regulations;
- Ensure
financial management compliance among grantees and the management and
capacity-building elements of grants/grantees
- Ensure
financial management compliance among SACCOs and the management and
capacity-building elements of SACCO leaders;
- Oversee
grants for selected youth-led activities, including awards,
implementation, grant monitoring and evaluation, and grant close-outs;
- Oversee
SACCO activities, including capitalization, SACCO operations,
documentation practices and reporting;
- Contribute
to technical direction and activity implementation in areas agreed upon
with the COP/PD;
- Work
with the COP/PD and other team members to link investments in SACCOs and
grant disbursement and other project components to the overall objectives;
- Facilitate
grant management by proposing and implementing financial and
administrative control systems and tools;
- Monitor
and supervise management of SACCOs, grant funds and provide feedback to
USAID on financial procedures and management;
- Ensure
that procedures are developed and all grant activities are in compliance
with WI standards and USAID regulations related to contracting,
procurement, travel, etc.;
- Ensure
adherence to SACCO policies, laws and international standards and
procedures;
- Monitor,
track and report related SACCO and grants fund management and audit
recommendations;
- Serve
as acting PD when the PD is away from post;
- Travel
as needed to represent the project and to provide management and technical
oversight;
- Other
duties as assigned by Winrock.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Education:
Degree in economics, accounting, business administration, public
administration, or a related field.
Experience:
The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
- At
least seven years of experience working on donor-funded projects in a
related role with proven supervisory and management experience;
- At
least three years of experience in business development,
managing and mentoring business/grantees for results;
- International
experience in developing countries, preferably in Kenya
- Well-versed
in United States Government regulations and procedures;
Skills:
- Basic
computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases) are
required;
- Excellent
interpersonal skills;
- Strong
analytical and report writing skills;
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills in English is required;
- Willingness
to travel;
- Strong
managerial skills, including well developed skills in managing complex
institutional relations and interactions among a variety of entities.
Applications:
If qualified and interested in any position, please send current
CV and cover letter to kenya.jobs@field.winrock.org
no later than November 22, 2013.
No telephone inquiries please.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
All applicants will be treated with strict confidence.
